WOMEN IN PRINT.

Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 91, 17 April 1923, Page 9

WOMEN IN PRINT.

The annual meeting of the Mothers' Help Division of the W.N.R. was held in the Reserve office yesterday afternoon, and was presided over by Mrs. W. Nathan. The report of the year's work was submitted by the secretary, Mrs. Kenny, and showed that the work was progressing steadily. Over 150 homes had been visited, and many letters of appreciation .had been received from -"helped" mothers. Another assistant had had 'to be secured to cope with the demands for help. A jumble sale was held on 27th May, a matinee at Fullers' Theatre (kindly lent for the occasion) on 4th October, and a performance given by the Tramways Band on 28th May. A donation of £50 was received from the Macarthy Trust. The rest-room at Gourtenay place was closed at the end of November, as the usefulness of tho room had diminished, and the interest of the division would be better served by devoting its energies to the enlarge ment of the work of the visiting helpers. The committee wished to heartily thank the City Council for its help with the expenses of the room. The staff of four helpers, Mrs. Rose, Misses White, Whishaw, and Thomas, had been augmented by the addition of Miss Hudson. Thanks were passed to all who bad helped to make the • year successful, and it was pointed out that while a good deal of help is given free, those who can afford to do so pay for the services of the visiting helpers. The expenditure for the year just ended totalled £635 16s Bd, and receipts £700 3s 3d, leaving a balance in hand of £64 6s 7d. Mrs. Shatter Weeton was elected president in the place of Mrs. Walter Nathan, who has sent in her resignation as president; vice-presidents, Mrs. W. Nathan and Mrs. Darling; hon. treasurer, Mrs. Coleridge. Mrs. Kenny is the secretary. The committee was re-elected for the incoming year.

Mr- and Mrs. John Puthie, Wellington, are at Cargen, Auckland.

Mies Lyra Taylor hag returned to Wellington from Rotorua.

Mrs. Frank Dyer and Miss Dyer will .visit Taupo before returning to Wellington. '

Mrs. Monteith Nahr, who waß in town for the races, has gone to Christchurch* ,

Miss V. M'Kay, of Wellington, is expected to return \ from Christchurch next week.

Mrs. T. E. Y. Seddon is the guest of Mrs. Geoffrey Kingscote, Eendalton, Christchurch.

Mx\ and Mrs. B. B. Sealey have returned to Wellington., They have taken Mrs. Trigg's house in Innes road, Christchurch, whafe they expect to settle in May for several months.

Miss M. Wall, of the Child Emigration Society, London, is in Wellington awaiting the departure of the Marama for Australia. She has just completed a five-weeks' tour of New Zealand, and now goes to Perth, where she will visit the society's farm school.

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gibson (Wellington) expect to be in Europe for about six months, writes "The Post's" London correspondent. Their tour combines business and plea-sure. Mr. Gibson visited the British Industries Fair in London and Birmingham, and also attended the Builders' Trade Exhibition at Manchester. .Later they go to Franco, Holland, and Switzerland.

A danco in aid of funds to carry on the work of the Women Prisoners' Welfaro Group (W.N.R.) is being held in the Newtown Library Hall, Riddiford street, on Thursday evening. The Dixie Jazz Boys' Orchestra have given their services free, and their music will be a feature of what promises to be one of the jolliest dances to date. The Group does splendid work among womerT prisoners, and_ many are the gratifying results obtained from the eympathy and humanity with which the members carry on their tactful work. . The funds will still further enable them to continue.

The monthly meeting of the Levin Memorial Home Committee was held at the home, Berha.mp.ore, MiEs Archibald presiding. With the exception of one child., all the children are well. Th« matron wishes to thank the following for gifts sent to the home:—Mrs. T. Young, Mrs. Gillespie, Mrs. Greasier, Miss Brown, Mrs. Knowles, Colonial Motor Company, Anon., Cambridge Terrace Congregational Church Ladies' Guild, Miss Archibald, St. Cuthbert's Harvest Festival, St. Thomas' Haxvest Festival, Hawkes Bay Fisheries.

A pretty wedding took place on 7th March, at Kent Terrace Church, when Miss Kathleen Eva Bright, only daughter of Mrs. Bright and the late Mr. W. Bright, Wostport, was married to Mr. E. E. Furness, only son of Mrs. E. Furness and the late Mr. R. H. Furness, Wellington. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. John Bright, -wore a dainty frock of palest pink georgette trimmed with tiny .pioot frills, over gold embroidered net. She wore a veil over a coronet of flowers,. and Carried a shower bouquet of pink roses and stephanotis. The tiny bridesmaids, Esna Conneil (niece of tho bridegroom) and Belinda Bright (nieoo of the bride), wore pink French georgette frocks, piped with charmeuse and finished -with frUla of lace. Their charming hats were of charmeuse and lace, and they both carried early Victorian posies of mauve and pink flowers. Mr. J. S. Conneil was best man. A reception was afterwards held at Dustin's,' -where about 75 guests were entertained. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Furnes3 left for the North, the bride travelling in a smart coßtume of putty gabardine, with cape to match, and Persian-bine hat.

In a case at tha Westminster County Court recently Miss Janet Stanbridge stated that she wsa sole partner in the defendant firm, which earned on a business as commission agents. She had a manager and two clerks. The Judge usked her age, and was informed that she was 21, and had carried on the business since the ago of 17. Her case was dismissed with, a payment of costs.

Auckland has lost. another old identity of nearly 70 years'' standing in the death of Mrs. Helen Stuart Moore, Mount Eden. Mrs. Moore, who was 75 years of age, arrived in New Zealand •when a young child with her parents, and had resided in Auckland practically ever since. Mrs, Moore was a member «f the Auckland Art Society from its inception, and when unable to exhibit was made a life member of the society. She was well known for the excellence of her work, especially in portraiture. Bhe won a medal for a painting exhibited at the Paris Exhibition during the reign of Queen Victoria. This painting which was of the Princess of Wales was afterwards presented by Sir George Grey to Queen Victoria, who sent Mra Moore a signed acknowledgment.

Chinese women are wantuig the franchise granted to them, and one reads of )he "League for Political Participation for Women bemg formed m well jus an association for students of tho Pekin Higher Nominal School for Girls, which has an ambitious and advanced programme, including equal franchise, equal pay for equal work, and equal rightsfor wives.

Mrs. J. Henderson presided over a meeting of the Women Prisoners' Welfare Group (W.N.R.) yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Henderson reported that the jumble sale held last week had been successful, £11 being made. Mrs. Yeats, official visitor to Point Halswell Reformatory, reported on her work and what was being done for the inmates. The following resolutions were passed, to be remitted to the general meeting of the National Council of Women in May: tl. "That it is the opinion of the Women Prisoners' Welfare Group that the time has come for the appointment of a woman to the Prisons Board." It was pointed out that when cases of women prisoners came up for review a woman should certainly ,be there to give an opinion. . 2. "That a hoistel for prisoners awaiting trial is urgently needed." The group has repeatedly urged the necessity of such a home or hostel, as the prisoners on remand should not be kept with those serving sentences, as is done bow. 3. "In view of the fact that Point Halswell Reformatory is not a permanent institution, tho Government be urged to commence negotiations for acquiring land suitable for a reformatory farm for women." Mrs. Hempton reported that the dance being arranged for Thursday was well advanced, and tho orchestra -whs the very best obtainable. The Mayor and Mayoress have promised to attend. A great many promises for supper di*heg had been received, and arrangements were made for preparing supper.

The monthly meeting of the Alexandra Home Committee was attended by Mrs. Gill (iii the chair), Mesdames Tripe, Corkill, Kemp, Pattie, Cox, Underwood, Porter, and Wilson. The matron reported that there were 22 adults and 21 infants in the home, and that eight district cases had been attended. The members of the .committee expressed deep regret at the death of Mrs. Box&Il, who had for many years taken ft kind and sympathetic interest in the home and its inmates. It was decided that a letter of condolence should be forwarded to her relatives. The committee acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the home:—Messrs. Joseph Nathan, Ltd., £10; a friend, £3 10s; Mrs. D. Nathan, £2 2s; Mrs. H. Hall, C. M. Banks, Ltd., £1 Is each; Bishop and Mrs. Sprott, £1; Mrs. Cane, Mrs. Dunning, and St. Vincent de Paul Society, 10s each; Mrs. Baucam, ss; the Greenwood Memorial Fund, Mrs. J. Kirkcaldie, Mrs, A. Anderson, and Chapman, Skerrett, Tripp, and Blair, £2 2s each; Mrs. W. Nathan, Mrs. Joseph, Miss Joseph, Mrs. L. 0. H. Tripp, Dr. and Mrs. Gibbs, Dr. and Mrs. Young, T. A. Wells, Ltd., PA 10s each; Mrs. Moorhouse, £1; and Miss Barnett, 10s. The following gifts were received:—lllustrated papers (Mrg. Gill and Mrs. Millar), case of apples (Miss Tennett), fruit and vegetables (Trinity Methodist Church). The matron will be pleased to receive old linen, as it is urgently needed.

Mr. D, Stanley Smith, LL.B., lectured to the Debating Circle of the Pioneer Club last night on. "How to conduct a public meeting," and gave the members several idea* on the procedure of meetings. Miss Ford, president of the circle, was in the chair. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Smith for his lecture, and advice. Other club members were present, and found much interest in the lecture.

The monthly meeting 1; of; the Welijjig; ton Convalescent Home was held at the residence of Mrs. W. Young recently, when there were present: Mrs. Moorhouse (in tho chair), Mesdames Nathan, Watkins, Stout, Martin, Young, Miss Harcourt (hon v treasurer), and Miss Morris (hon. secretary). The matron reported thirteen patients admitted and ten discharged during the month.

On Friday afternoon a very pleasant time was spent on the Wellington Croquet Club's lawns, when the closing of the present season took place. Competitions were held, afternoon tea was dispensed, and Mrs. A. George, who is president of the club, in a few remarks complimented the club on its successful season, also on Mrs. Leech being run-ner-up in the championship of the Wellington tournament and. Mesdames Leech and Norris runners-up in the championship doubles at the same meeting. The prizes for the sficcussful winners of the club's games during the season were then presented, as follows:—Championship, Mrs. Leech, runner-up; Mrs. De Tourettes. Handicap doubles, Mesdames Leech and Hendry; runners-up, Miss Feist and Mrs. Short. Handicap singles, Mm. Db Tourettes; runner-up, Mrs. Norris. "B" championship, Miss Feist, runner-up, Mrs. Osborn. Consolation prize, Mrs. R. Ramsay; runner-up, Mrs. Houldsworth. "C" championship, Mrs. Rickard; runner-up, Mrs. Talbot. "C" championship doubles, Mesdames Rickard and M'Gill; runners-up, Mesdames Noble and Talbot. "C" consolation, Mrs. A. Ramsay. Competitions were held during the day, the following being the winners:—Break, Mrs. Norris; golf, Mrs. Pritchard; French croquet, Mrs. Osborn; target, Mrs. Pritchard. Prizes for the various events were kindly donated by tho following ladies: Meedames Dagger, Rickard, B. Ramsay, Houldsworth, A. Clark, Leech, Hendry, ©shorn, W. H. Smith, Pritchard, Ham, Crosby, Shelley, George, and Short. The members of the club presented Mrs: Hendry, secretary, and Mrs. Osborn, treasurer, with useful gifts in recognition of their services for the past season.

Dr. and Mrs. Thacker, Chrisichurch, who are leaving on a trip, were entertained at the R.S.A. ball in Christchurch, and were the recipients of many sincere Avishes for "bon voyage" and a Bafe return. In acknowledging the kind words of Mr. Leadley, the secretary, Dr. Thacker said the R.S.A. was not an ordinary brotherhood, but was one that had been established on the battlefield, and consecrated by blood. Wherever they went he would be proud of the R.S.A. badge and of the fine soldiers that New Zealand had sent to the war, also of the sisters and nurses. It was his earnest ambition to assist the soldiers, and especially the widows and orphans of soldiers. He did not think that New Zealand was doing as much as it should for the soldiers, and said that every effort should be made . to assist the men in the Cashmere Sanatorium and those in the Rannerdale Home. He thanked the R.S.A. for having invited Mrs. Thacker and himself to bo present.-